June 6-8, 2008 (fri-sun): Music at Detroit Festival of the Arts
official website: www.detroitfestival.com
22nd Annual. Various types of music such as Jazz, Blues, Mexican American & Traditional, African Reggae, American Acoustic Roots, Worldbeat, Middle Eastern, Irish Pop Rock, R&B/Funk, 60s Soul/R&B, Contemporary Rock, Latin, String, etc. Stage Schedule will be on website and also have performer profiles.
June 7, 2008 (sat): Thrive Fest 2008 in Farmington Hils (just northwest of Detroit).
official website: www.thrivefest.com
Festival featuring 40+ bands and 20+ activities. tickets $5 to $10, under 5 free.
June 7, 2008 (sat): Colors Of Salsa in Old Town, Lansing.
information: www.thecfac.org/colorsofsalsa.htm
2nd Annual. Thousands of residents and visitors will be able to enjoy food and drinks while listening to music from live salsa bands featured from latin countries. And there's a Salsa Cook-off Competition
June 12-14, 2008 (thur-sat): Rock City 2008 Music Festival in Detroit.
official website: www.detour-mag.com/rockcity
This three-day event is presented by Detour - a web magazine, and takes place at the Majestic Theatre, Magic Stick, and Garden Bowl, three venues within the historic Majestic Theater Centre. Rock City lineup features 50 music acts drawn from both national and local circles, names/schedule/tickets available on website. Weekend passes $30, Single day $20.
June 13-15, 2008 (fri-sun): Nor-East'r Music & Arts Festival in Mio (southeast of Gaylord).
official website: www.noreastr.net
annual event. tickets cost about $15 (per day, in advance) up to $50.
June 13-15, 2008 (fri-sun): Music at Belleville National Strawberry Festival in Belleville (west of Detroit).
official web page: www.nationalstrawberryfest.com/entertainment.htm
annual event. Downtown area has 3 stages of live entertainment. Variety of local bands and artists are featured and their schedules will be posted, plus "Strawberry Idol" singing competition.
June 13-15, 2008 (fri-sun): V98.7's Smooth JazzFest - 10th Annual in Southfield (just north of Detroit).
official web pages: www.myspace.com/smoothjazzfest and www.wvmv.com/Smooth-JazzFest/355067
Rain or Shine. last year general admission or get Gold Circle tickets at $30 to $105.
June 13-21, 2008: 8 Days In June Music Festival in Detroit.
official website: www.8daysinjune.com
8 days of concerts by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
June 13 - July 6, 2008: Music at Ann Arbor Summer Festival in Ann Arbor.
website: http://www.annarborsummerfestival.com
annual event. music and dance at various locations, tickets required.
June 13-14, 2008 (tentative): Rockin Blues Cruise in Eastpointe (just north of Detroit).
web page: cruisin-gratiot.com/blues_n_cruise.html
4th Annual in 2007, part of the Cruisin' Gratiot car cruise event.
June 14, 2008 (sat): Cornstock Music Festival in Scotts (Southwest MI).
official website: www.cornstockmusicfest.com
Held at Scotts Mill Park, at least 5 music acts scheduled to perform.
June 14-29, 2008: Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival in Southeast Michigan.
official website: www.greatlakeschambermusic.com
13th season. two weeks, 20 concerts, various locations. "world-class musicians performing classical and contemporary chamber works in beautiful venues".
June 20-21, 2008 (fri-sat): Island Festival in Kalamazoo (south of Grand Rapids).
official websites: www.islandfestkalamazoo.com and www.myspace.com/islandfestival
12th annual. "For 11 years the Island Festival has presented international, national, regional, and local talent and is the largest celebration of the Caribbean culture in Michigan." features reggae music.
June 21, 2008 (sat): Hot Blues and BBQ / Detroit Blues Challenge Kickoff 2008 in Oxford (north of Detroit).
official website: www.hotbluesandbbq.com
4th annual. back to it's original one day format, 12pm to 12am. "Event is part of the Motor City Breakdown, a series of competitions in which winning acts advance to the next round, with the ultimate goal of sending one band from Metro Detroit to the National Blues Competition in Memphis, Tenn." Tickets go on sale April 1st and are just $8 in advance (from official website) and $10 at the gate. Children under 12 are free.
June 21, 2008 (sat): Jazzin' on Jefferson - 5th Annual in Detroit (near Grosse Pointe Park).
official website: www.jazzinonjefferson.com
Street festival featuring three stages of entertainment, mostly blues and jazz.
June 21, 2008 (sat): Benefit Concert for Summer Wind Farms Animal Sanctuary in Brown City (lower Thumb).
information: www.swfsanctuary.org
Annual family friendly tour & concert fundraiser. Cost is $15 per-person, kids under 10 get in free. "Our facility sits on 140 acres and is home to over 200 animals. We are a non-profit, USDA Licensed sanctuary for exotic birds, animals and reptiles."
June 26-29, 2008 (thur-sun): Mountain Country Music Festival in Farwell (Mid-Michigan).
official website: www.mtcountryfest.com
Four day music fest has top national country acts to Michigan's Da Yoopers. tickets $35 to $375.
June 26 - July 6, 2008: Muskegon Summer Celebration in Muskegon (West Michigan).
official website: www.summercelebration.com
Annual music fest. "11-day all star music extravaganza complete with family fun for all ages." Adult 11 Day Pass is $91 or $101, Child 11 Day Pass is $47 or $51, Individual tickets for concerts are available. National and local music acts.
June 27-29, 2008 (fri-sun): Music at Stars and Stripes Festival in Mount Clemens (northeast of Detroit).
official website: www.starsandstripesfest.com and music schedule
FREE admission. Performances by national and local bands, over 75 performances, four stages. Plus there's art, fireworks and more.
June 27-29, 2008 (fri-sun): Alpena Blues Festival - 4th Annual in Alpena (northeast lower peninsula).
official website: www.alpenablues.com
At the Alpena County Fairgrounds which has a covered stage & grandstand, also has camping sites.
[TBA 2008]: Sunburn Festival in Downtown Detroit.
official website: www.sunburnfestivaldetroit.com additional site: myspace
1st Annual in 2007, Presented by 89X, Falling Up Records and Vitamin Water. Rock shows, all ages welcome. Tickets last year were $10 to $20 available from website.
[TBA 2008]: Cedar Polka Fest in Cedar (Northwest MI).
Annual festival held late June or early July. several days of polka music, dancing, food, beverages and a parade [info when available].
ongoing from June to July 8, 2007: Music at Ann Arbor Summer Festival in Ann Arbor.
[TBA 2008]: Detroit Symphony Orchestra Annual Salute To America in Dearborn (Metro Detroit).
Held in Greenfield Village, part of The Henry Ford. tickets in 2007 were $12 to $50.
July 2-6, 2008 (wed-sun): Music at Comerica CityFest 2008 in Detroit (formerly called Comerica TasteFest).
official web site: www.newcenter.com/cityfest/info.htm
FREE Admission. International, regional and local musical acts on four stages. performing schedule will be posted.
July 3-5, 2008 (thu-sat): Leslie Bluegrass Festival in Leslie, MI (south of Lansing).
info website: www.jerryyatesbluegrass.com
Annual event, held at the Wheel Inn Campground.
July 3-6, 2008 (thu-sun): Rothbury Music Festival in Rothbury (Western MI).
official website: www.rothburyfestival.com
Held at the Double JJ Ranch. Single day tickets are not available, weekend tickets $245 or $475, RV passes additional. Dave Matthews to Snoop Dog to Drive-By Truckers, many diverse music acts.
July 7-13, 2008 (mon-sun): Common Ground Music Festival in downtown Lansing.
official website: www.commongroundfest.com
Annual event. "The featured component of Common Ground - top-shelf, national musical performers - will occupy two (2) main stages each night. Keeping with the design of the event, the headline shows will spotlight numerous contemporary musical formats including: Country, Classic Rock, New Rock and R&B. While the best available national talent will top-off each night of the festival, a variety of local, regional and other national performers will ignite other festival stages with non-stop music of all kinds throughout the Festival."
July 10-12, 2008 (thu-sat): Idlewild Music Fest in Idlewild, MI.
official web page: www.historicidlewild.com/Idlewild%20Fest.htm
Rediscovering our musical roots on Williams Island. Bring your lawn chair for great entertainment in the majestic outdoor setting on Idlewild Lake. Music, Food & Vendors. Blues & Soul, Reggae, R&B, Jazz. Tickets $10/day (Fri.,Sat.) in advance or $15/day at the gate. Children under 12 free. For tickets or more info: (231) 745-7712.
July 10-12, 2008 (thu-sat): Annual Kalamazoo Blues Festival in Kalamazoo (West MI).
official web page: www.kvba.org/fest.html
15th Annual is put on by the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association (KVBA) and will be happening at the Downtown Arcadia Festival Place.
July 10-13, 2008 (thu-sun): Meijer All American Jam in Taylor (south of Detroit).
two information pages: info page 1 and [info 2]. FREE of charge, annual event. part of the Meijer Taylor Summer Festival featuring top name entertainment and fireworks.
July 11, 2008 (fri): Mark Farner performing at Rockin The Riverfront, GM Ren Center in Downtown Detroit.
July 11-12, 2008 (fri-sat): Michigan Elvisfest in Ypsilanti.
official website: www.mielvisfest.org
Annual event. Tickets: Adults fri $12, sat $18, Senior Citizens fri $10, sat $15, Children 12 and under free. "One of The Largest Elvisfest Concerts in North America! This not a contest but a true concert with spectacular performances, from the first act to the last act, by the best professional Elvis Tribute Artists in North America." includes local.
July 17-20 (thu-sun), 2008: Concert of Colors in downtown Detroit
official website: www.concertofcolors.com [alternate website]
15th annual in 2007. FREE admission. diversity festival, 3 stages, celebrating music from around the world.
July 17-20, 2008 (thu-sun): Mountain Rock Music Festival in Farwell (Mid-MI).
official website: www.mtrockfest.com
national and local music artists, plus a battle of the bands. adult tickets $75 to $375.
July 18-20, 2008 (fri-sun): Hiawatha Music Festival in Marquette (U.P.).
official website: www.hiawathamusic.org
"Each year's event features traditional-music styles that include bluegrass, old-time, Cajun, Celtic, acoustic blues and folk - including singer/songwriters - and dance. Mainstage acts include nationally known performers as well as regional and local favorites. The Festival also has special areas for children and teens with organized activities and performances designed for those age groups."
July 18-19, 2008 (fri-sat): Beaver Island Music Festival on Beaver Island, near Charlevoix.
official website: www.beaverislandmusicfestival.com
11+ music artists. festival promotes variety and tradition of all music and art. camping available. tickets ages 13+ are from $17.50 to $40. camping passes $5 or $10, shuttle passes $5, ferry $25 to $45.
July 18-19, 2008 (fri-sat): 9th Annual M33 Access Festival and Concert Fundraiser in Rose City.
official website: festival.m33access.com
Friday has a tribute to Led Zeppelin, by Led Zepagain, with a fireworks extravaganza and a Battle of the Bands. Saturday is a full day of family fun and kids' activities, followed by a tribute to AC/DC by LIVE WIRE. Saturday free food and drinks, beer $2 all day and night. Free parking. Camping available. Tickets start at $15. For tickets and information, visit website or call (989) 685-1020.
July 19, 2008 (sat): Great Lakes Irish Music Festival in Comstock Park (West MI).
official website: www.greatlakesirishmusicfestival.com
Held at Fifth Third Ballpark, it proudly showcases the outstanding music and traditions of Ireland. An authentically Irish Celebration in only the traditional manner, featuring the finest performances out of Ireland on stage, on going Sessions, Irish dancers, food, merchandise and special children's area. All seating is General Admission, Tickets: $12 for adults. Kid's 12 & under are free. Parking: $5 for cars, $10 for buses and RV's.
July 19-20, 2008 (sat-sun): Huckleberry Backyard Jam at Crossroads Village, just north of Flint.
official info: www.geneseecountyparks.org/village_events.htm
Join in acoustic jam sessions around the Village with performers Suzanne & Jim, Old South, Catz & the Fiddler, Pix & Stix, True Blue, Neil Woodward and more. We'll also host the second annual fiddle contest, and on Saturday you can chat with musicians around a campfire at the Cummings Center.
July 24-26, 2008 (thur-sat): Marshall Bluegrass Festival at Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Marshall, MI. 15 bands scheduled to perform. Admission: $15.00 daily or $25.00 advance weekend ticket or $30.00 at gate. Gate opens July 21st at 6:00 a.m. Bandscramble Saturday 12:30 p.m. til 2:00 p.m. food concessions on grounds and other vendors. Camping $10.00 per day with water & electric hook-ups, dump station on grounds.Hot showers plenty of shade & lot’s of jamming . Advance tickets until July 11th children under 12 free with parents or guardian. For more information contact Burke Cole @269-781-5909.
July 24-26, 2008 (thur-sat): Bluegrass Festival in Oil City (near Midland).
official website: www.saltriveracres.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?SUB=SHOWS&xml=bluegrass.xml
29th annual Salt River Acres Family Bluegrass Festival. tickets are $25 to $55.
July 25-27, 2008 (fri-sun): Music at St. Clair Riverfest in St. Clair (north of Detroit).
official website: www.stclairriverfest.com and music schedule
FREE admission. Performers TBA.
July 25-27, 2008 (fri-sun): Hoxeyville Music Festival 2008 in Hoxeyville (just west of Cadillac off M-55).
official website: www.hoxeyville.com
3 day event that features many state, regional and national acts with rustic camping sites for RV's and campers, food and craft vendors, kids area with special music and crafts, canoe trips, music workshops given by many of the performers and an open mic stage all in a beautiful north woods setting.
July 26, 2008 (sat): The Potato Extravaganza in Sandusky, MI (in the Thumb).
official websites: www.thepotatoextravaganza.com and on myspace
2nd annual, held at The Beacon, location: 747 S. Sandusky Rd, Sandusky, MI 48471. An all day event featuring over 20 of Michigan's greatest bands, as well as art exhibits, vendors, and more. advance tickets $10.
July 26, 2008 (sat): 9th Annual Flint Motorcycle Club Music Fest in Otisville (next to Flint).
official website: flintmotorcycleclub.com/battleofthebands.html
Presale Tickets: $5. Join us for a day of great Michigan musical entertainment, provided by great local Michigan musicians. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for maximum comfort. No Pets - No Coolers - No Children.
[TBA 2008]: Michigan Jazz Festival in Livonia (west of Detroit).
official website: www.michiganjazzfestival.homestead.com
annual event featuring real jazz, not the so-called "pop crossover" stuff. Held on the 3rd Sunday in July at Schoolcraft College in Livonia.
[TBA 2008]: 1st Annual World Music Showcase - All proceeds benefit the Motor City Music Foundation/Detroit Music Awards (MCMF/DMA).
[TBA 2008]: Music at Lebfest 2007 - Lebanese Festival in Birmingham (just north of Detroit).
official website: www.lebanesefestival.org
[TBA 2008]: Heatstock
Annual blues event put on by No Cover Productions. tickets around $30-$50.
[TBA 2008]: Annual Flint Folk Festival in Flint. official info when available
[TBA 2008]: 11th Annual H-3 / Hittin' Hard & Heavy Fest at The Shelter / St. Andrews Hall in Detroit. An all ages event featuring Michigan hard rock bands. For more information, click: Detroit Concerts
[TBA 2008]: Detroit News Sonic Summer Semi-Finals: A Battle of the Bands in Metro Detroit.
July 31 - Aug 2, 2008 (thur-sat): Sterlingfest Art and Jazz Fair 2008 in Sterling Heights (just north of Detroit). Now in its 27th year, Sterlingfest mixes the tradition of an arts &crafts fair with a jazz and blues stage, a Suds’n’Sounds stage, Top 40 entertainment, AT&T Kidzfest children’s activities and entertainment stage, a family midway, local restaurateurs and a main national headliner stage.
July 31 - August 3, 2008 (thur-sun): Woodtick Music Festival - Annual in the U.P.
official website: www.woodtickfestival.com
"Woodtick Music Festival is a home-grown, Upper Peninsula style shindig featuring a variety of regional and not so regional bands who all have one thing in common .... they're damn good!"
July 31 - August 3, 2008 (thur-sun): Dunegrass - 2008 Sleeping Bear Dunegrass & Blues Festival - in Empire (northwest lower peninsula). official websites: www.dunegrassfestival.com and www.myspace.com/dunegrassfestival
16th this year, held between the shores of Lake Michigan and the wooded hills of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore. The Festival showcases a collection of regional and national artists from multiple genres, all with roots steeped in tradition and vision, and arranges them on two adjacent stages for a continuous river of music. Advance Tickets: up to $109 for full festival pass. RV pass extra.
August 1-3, 2008 (fri-sun): Bluegrass In The Park 2008 in Atlanta, MI (between Gaylord and Alpena)
official website: www.bluegrassinthepark.com
3rd annual. Held at Briley Township Park on the Thunder Bay River. "All bluegrass musicians welcome!" Entry charge for spectators is a free will donation to the Festival Fund to help with expenses, bring your own lawn chair. Vendors with music wares welcome. Features individual competitions (with cash prizes) in guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandolin; band competition and band scramble, parkin' lot pickin' all weekend.
August 1-3, 2008 (fri-sun): Flint Jazz Festival in Flint.
official information website: www.greaterflintartscouncil.org
27th Annual in 2008. 4 day festival to be held at Riverbank Park.
August 2, 2008 (sat): Dirt Fest 2008 Music and Culture Festival in Birch Run Expo Center (north of Flint).
official website: www.dirtfest.com
Annual festival, many bands, 4 stages "celebrating a collaboration of MANY different styles of music. Metal, punk, alternative, emo, hip-hop, hardcore, grind, indie, pop, and more showcasing the progression of established favorites, while giving amazing up-and-comers a chance to make their mark."
August 2, 2008 (sat): Riverfolk Music & Arts Festival in Manchester (a little southwest of Ann Arbor).
official website: www.riverfolkfestival.org
7th annual. "Known for its peaceful atmosphere, this award-winning festival of traditional folk, bluegrass and world music continues to evolve, and features new creative artists, an array of music and dance workshops, giant mural paintings, stage shows and wonders for the kids that include instrument-making, face painting, water maze, more. Festival will also be kicking off its first annual Old-Time Fiddle Competiton. Night before is Riverfolk Unplugged, an opportunity to mingle with festival artists and performers during this outdoor pre-festival dance and dinner party."
August 2, 2008 (sat): Kalkaska Bluegrass Festival in Kalkaska (northwest lower peninsula).
general info when available
August 2, 2008 (sat): Silver Maple Music Festival in Comstock Park (West MI).
official website: www.silvermaplemusicfestival.com
Held at the Fifth Third Ballpark. Seven bands perform traditional folk, bluegrass, world beat and roots music, plus there is an instrumental workshop. All seating is General Admission, Tickets: $35 in advance (advance prices will end Saturday July 26), $40 week of. Kid's 12 & under are free. Parking: $5 for cars & $10 for buses and RV's.
[cancelled]: Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival 2008 in Ann Arbor.
official website: www.a2bluesjazz.org. 2008 Festival cancelled due to lack of funding. Founded in 1969, held almost annually.
August 5-10, 2008 (tue-sun): Michigan Womyn's Music Festival in Northern Michigan.
official website: www.michfest.com
intergenerational tribe of womyn come together to make music, art, performance and community. We welcome every womon's participation in our Michigan community and each womon does two shifts in a community area during her stay.
August 8-10, 2008 (fri-sun): Great Lakes Folk Festival in East Lansing.
official website: www.greatlakesfolkfest.net
annual festival. free. "includes 100 musicians or dancers in groups who perform at least twice and sometimes as many as four times over the weekend, traditional and other food vendors, craft vendors and many other individual artists/demonstrators. There are five performance stages (including one with a 2,400 sq. ft. dance floor), ..."
August 8-10, 2008 (fri-sun): Music at Milford Memories Summer Festival in Milford (northwest of Detroit).
entertainment schedule and music artists page
annual festival with over 150,000 attendees. variety of events and activities.
August 8-16, 2008: Frankenmuth Summer Music Fest in Frankenmuth (Mid MI).
official information: www.frankenmuthfestivals.com/?page_id=4
annual festival.
August 8-17, 2008: Cheeseburger in Caseville - Annual (Caseville is in Michigan's thumb).
official website: www.cheeseburgerincaseville.org [info 2]
9th in 2007. "Caseville is transformed into Key North for this 10 days festival that celebrates the lifestyle and music made popular by Jimmy Buffett. Adults and kids alike will enjoy the music of over a dozen performers and bands. Event features the "Parade of Tropical Fools" and a Best Cheeseburger Contest."
August 9, 2008 (sat): Flint Rock Fest in Flint.
official websites: www.flintrockfest.com and myspace.com/flintfest
A FREE, all ages rockin' family event held at Kearsley Park, 900-971 Kearsley Park Blvd, Flint, MI 48503, from noon-10pm then the afterparty at Corunna Road Bar, 3110 Corunna Rd, Flint, MI 48503. 16 bands including a special appearance from up and coming national act, Dendura. This is a rain or shine, no alcohol event (drinking starts at the after party).
August 9, 2008 (sat): CowPie Blues Festival 2008 in Alaska, MI. (a little southeast of Grand Rapids)
official website: www.cowpiebluesfestival.com
7 bands. Presented by the Michigan Heritage Music Association, "The CowPie", is a one day annual event always on the second Saturday in August. Music, crafts, food and camping. Tents are also brought in. Festival is held on a forty acres farm, opens in the late morning and the show lasts until midnight.
August 14-17, 2008 (thur-sun): Farmfest in Johannesburg (northern lower peninsula).
official website: www.farmhousemusic.org/farmfest.html
Annual Four day family focused folk and traditional world music festival put on by the Farmhouse Music Organization. Music is a diverse mix of folk, world, bluegrass with an emphasis on accoustic singer-songwriters from local and nationally touring acts. There are organized children's activities, a drumming Kiva, craft and food vendors, in an intimate concert setting. The venue is an old 40 acre homestead farm. Weekend or day tickets, around $10 to $60. camping available.
August 15-16, 2008 (fri-sat): Wheel Inn Campground Bluegrass Festival - in Leslie, MI.
August 19-21 2008 (tue-thur): Mackinac Music Festival on Mackinac Island (top of lower peninsula).
official website: www.mackinacartscouncil.org and 2008 Details
4th Annual, 3 days of Music at various locations on Mackinac Island, cumulating with a outdoor hoedown concert adjacent to the Grand Hotel Tennis Courts at the foothills of the Grand Hotel. Bands featured will be Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Shout Sister Shout, The Forbes Brothers, Switchback and more.... Most events are free, some events are ticketed, tickets available through website.
August 22-24, 2008 (fri-sun): Blues By The Bay - 7th Annual in East Tawas (on Lake Huron shoreline east of Houghton Lake).
official website: www.bluesbythebaytawas.com
three day blues festival presented by the Tawas Bay Blues Society (TBBS).
August 22-24, 2008 (fri-sun): Porcupine Mountains Music Festival in the U.P.
official website: www.porkiesfestival.org
Annual festival held in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. 3 days of music, over 30 artists on 2 outdoor stages, featuring folk, blues, bluegrass and contemporary music from top-class nationally touring artists, up and coming Michigan artists, and regional performers. Tickets $30 to $70. However, there are advance ticket discounts.
August 29 - Sept 1, 2008 (fri-sun): Music at Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats in Pontiac.
official website: www.artsbeatseats.com
Annual. approximately 160 music performances are expected to be scheduled.
August 29 - Sept 1, 2008 (fri-sun): Detroit International Jazz Festival in Detroit on the Riverfront.
official website: www.detroitjazzfest.com
Annual Detroit Jazz Fest. Six stages, Jazz & Americam music. Free admission.
August 30-31, 2008 (sat-sun): Marquette Area Annual Blues Fest in Marquette (U.P.)
official website: www.marquetteareabluessociety.org
Festival in Lower Harbor Park includes performances, workshops and post-festival parties. Tickets should become available for single day, weekend, and advance discount.
[TBA 2008]: Detroit HipHop Awards
official website: www.detroithiphopawards.com
Annual Rap/Hip-Hop awards & ceremony (5th was Aug 13, 2007).
[TBA 2008]: 89X Annual Birthday Bash in Metro Detroit.
16th in 2007, held at Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights.
[TBA 2008]: GI Blues Benefit for Veterans - 1st Annual
Sponsored by the Detroit Blues Society.
[TBA 2008]: Cheboygan Downtown Blues Festival in Cheboygan (top of lower peninsula).
4 diverse blues bands from all over Michigan. [info].
[TBA 2008]: Detroit News Sonic Summer Finals: A Battle of the Bands in Pontiac (a little north of Detroit).
official website: www.detnews.com/entertainment/sonicsummer/index.htm
Finals held at the Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats festival.
[TBA 2008]: "The Gathering" Acoustical Guitar Festival in Trenton (just south of Detroit).
FREE. event location: Trenton Cultural Center, 2427 West Rd, Trenton MI 48183.
3rd Annual in 2007, two day event. Features local acoustic guitar groups and individuals in an open mic format. All acoustic guitar musicans were welcome.
September 5-7, 2008 (fri-sun): Wheatland Music Festival in Remus (Mid-Michigan).
official website: www.wheatlandmusic.org
Annual festival held the first weekend after Labor day in September. 160-acre festival site, juried arts and crafts show, raffle, children's activities, teen and young adult activities, instrument and dance workshops, music, food. Impromptu jam sessions can be found throughout the campgrounds all weekend long. Weekend tickets sold in advance only, Sunday only tickets are available at the gate.
September 6, 2008 (sat): Jake's Music Festival in Grand Rapids (West MI).
official web pages: www.jakesmusicfestival.blogspot.com and www.myspace.com/jakesmusicfestival
Held at the Wealthy Street Theatre, Tom and Mary Scheidel put together this annual music fest featuring local bands to benefit their son Jake who has Type 1 diabetes. All proceeds go to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
September 12-14, 2008 (fri-sun): MME - Metro Music Expo in Novi (northwest of Detroit).
official websites: www.metromusicexpo.com and www.myspace.com/metromusicexpo
Seminars, Clinics, Live Performances, 100,000 sq ft of exhibit space. "Everything Music Under One Roof. A consumer exposition event that aims to bring together all things music: instrument manufacturers, music retailers, home audio equipment, production equipment, vintage guitars, collectibles ... if it is related to music, it will have a presence!" Held at Rock Financial Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374. Cost: $10 per day, $25 for weekend.
September 12-14, 2008 (fri-sun): Michigan Irish Music Festival in downtown Muskegon (West Michigan).
official website: www.michiganirish.org
Festival features an outstanding line-up of music on 3 stages, an Irish Pub, Market vendors, cultural activities and an Acoustic Tent where patrons can jam with musicians from our 2008 lineup. tickets: daily or $20 for three day pass.
[TBA 2008]: Dally in the Alley - Music in Detroit.
official website: www.dallyinthealley.com
30th annual in 2007. 4 stages featuring many artists and styles of music.
[TBA 2008]: Annual Smokin' Jazz & Barbecue Blues Festival in Downtown Brighton (north of Ann Arbor). official information when available: www.brightoncoc.org
FREE ADMISSION. 11am to 10pm. Restaurants and vendors specializing in barbecue will be serving up heaping helpings of ribs, chicken and other grilled favorites to the rhythmic progressions of seven jazz and blues artists. Sponsored by the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce.
2008 cancelled: Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival in Ann Arbor.
official website: www.a2bluesjazz.org
was an annual festival till this year. (founded in 1969).
[TBA 2008]: W.M.B.M.A. Fallfest - Bluegrass Music Festival in Lowell (West Michigan)
official web page: www.wmbma.org/wmbma/festivals/fallfest07/fallfest07.html
Band line-up & workshop schedule is posted. "As always there'll be lots of good parkin' lot pickin' all weekend, and as usual we're having our potluck and open jam session on Thursday night." tickets range from $5 to $25, optional camping $5 to $10. Sponsored by the West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association.
[TBA 2008]: Geek Aid in Sparta (West Michigan).
official websites: www.geekaidmich.com and myspace
2nd in 2007. It's an eclectic music festival, sponsored by technology firms in West Michigan. Live Bands, raffle drawings, silent art auction, Chicken BBQ, and lots of Family Fun.
[TBA 2008]: Annual Motor City Blues & Boogie Woogie Festival in downtown Detroit.
official website: www.amrf.net
[TBA 2008]: Oktoberfest West Michigan in Grand Rapids (West MI).
online info: http://www.edelweissclubgr.com
Annual event brought to you by The Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids. Celebrate authentic German music, food and beer at John Ball Park, Friday and Saturday, 12 - 11 every day. Huge tents will protect you from the elements; parking is ample and free. Live German music will play almost non-stop. Children will be entertained with fun games and activities; lots of kid-friendly food will be available.
[TBA 2008]: Edgefest in Ann Arbor.
online info: www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com
Annual Jazz and Creative Music festival. Edgefest events take place at several venues. Concerts were scheduled so festival goers could experience all shows at all venues. Reservations accepted for individual concerts and a festival wide "Edgepass" for admission to all shows was available.
[TBA 2008]: International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum Induction and Awards in Detroit.
official website: www.igmhf.org
Annual event, tickets around $75 advance, $100 at door.
November 3, 2007: Michigan Competing Band Association State Championship Contest in Detroit.
online info: www.michcompband.org/Championships/championships2007.html
28th Annual in 2007, held at Ford Field in Detroit, 40 High School Marching bands, Drum & Bugle Corps style bands in four MCBA Flights of Competition. Adults $16, Students & Sr. Citizens $12 (Cash Only).
November 15-18, 2007: Urban Organic Music/Art Festival in Detroit.
official website: www.urban-organic.net
Annual multi-venue music and art festival celebrating positive, emerging, and progressive soul and hip-hop artists from around the world. several fest events charge admission, tickets available online.
November 25, 2007: Motor City Breakdown Finals 2007 at the Magic Bag in Ferndale (just north of Detroit).
2pm to 10pm. Finals competition to determine musicians to represent Detroit at the International Blues Competition in Memphis early next year.
[TBA 2007]: Annual Whaley's Children's Jam at Jester's Lounge in Flint.
web page: www.flintjesters.com/Whaley.html
25th in 2006. 3 days, 28 bands. Admission is $10.00 or an unwrapped toy of equal or greater value. Money raised goes to children.
December 1, 2007: Annual Noel Night in Midtown Detroit [info when available]. 5pm - 9:30pm. 34th in 2006. Performances by over 70 area music and dance groups. The evening's festivities culminate with a community sing-along on Woodward Avenue led by the Salvation Army Band.
December 25th: Merry Christmas!
December 26, 2007 (Wednesday): 7TH ANNUAL MCMF HOLIDAY BLUES SHOWCASE in Royal Oak.
Location: Memphis Smoke at 100 South Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067 (a few miles north of Detroit). phone 248-543-4300. Though there is no formal cover charge, a donation will be requested from those attending the Holiday Blues Showcase, with a $5 suggested minimum. Motor City Blues Challenge winner Pete "Big Dog" Fetters, Motor City Josh with Stacia Petrie, the Matt Besey Band and Bugs Beddow with the Skye Island Band are scheduled to perform. The showcase is held to spotlight local artists both well-known and up-and-coming. Proceeds from the event go to MCMF, a non-profit foundation that presents the annual Detroit Music Awards as well as other showcases and educational events in the metro Detroit area.
December 31st: Enjoy New Year's Eve Parties all across Michigan!
New Year's Eve Party with Madman Mike in Dearborn Heights.
CONCERT SERIES AND MUSIC SERIES Throughout Michigan
Rockin' on the Riverfront - [TBA 2008] at Riverfront Plaza (GM Ren Cen) in Downtown Detroit.
Ypsilanti Summer Concert Series 2008 - in Ypsilanti. It will occur from 7-10 PM on every Friday from June 6 to September 12 and also on Saturday, August 23rd from 3-10 PM. It's FREE and family friendly.
Music in the Park 2008 - in Plymouth. Every Wednesday at Noon in Kellogg Park from June 18th to August 20th.
White Crow Conservatory of Music - in Saginaw. Main Concert Season (five days a week) runs from Sept thru May. It also has workshops and full day festivals throughout the year. wccm on myspace
Holland Guitar Weekly Music Shows - in McBrides (Mid-Michigan). New music store posts dates & scheduled bands. "We have an inside stage and a huge outside stage that will take you back in time. We'll be serving up some grilled ribs-N-chicken with Rusty's special sauce from our smoker, and other fine refreshments. I'm looking for some really good bands to play. See Blog.
Opera Season 2007/2008 - at the Detroit Opera House, Home of Michigan Opera Theatre.
Chamber Music Series at the Scarab Club 2007/2008 - in Detroit. 9th season, October through June.
Frankenmuth Festivals 2008 - in Frankenmuth (Mid-MI). [future dates].
"Smooth Jazz" V98.7 FM list of 2008 Metro Detroit Jazz Concerts & Festivals
Manitou Music Festival Concert Series 2008 - in the Northwest Lower Peninsula. 17th season, June through August featuring national and regional performers of classical, jazz, and folk music in outdoor & family friendly locations.
Friday Night Jams & Concerts in Howard City (north of Grand Rapids).
Hart Plaza Riverfront Festivals in Detroit??? - can't find a web page or site with information more current than 2006!
WORKSHOPS, NETWORKING, REUNIONS, etc.
September 22, 2007: Michigan Music Association to host 2nd Annual Music Workshop for Piano and Vocal Teachers.
10am – 3pm at Rochester College, 800 W. Avon Rd. For info and registration, click association name. Individual clinics will take place throughout day, given by Professors from Oakland University and Rochester College. Topic discussed will include Piano: “Teaching Students to be Fluent Readers”, Vocal: Preparation and Presentation, and a General Session: Performance Anxiety.
Motorcityrock.com Benefit and Reunion [1st in 2003, 2nd in 2006, next in 2009?].
Michigan Neighbors Having Music Events
June 2-3, 2007: ArtWalk 2007 - 5th Annual - in downtown Sarnia, Ontario CA (across from Port Huron). 2 outdoor & 1 indoor stages of FREE live music from local and international talent. Plus 100's of artists, craftspeople and vendors. Saturday Parade starts at noon.
July 12-15, 2007: Blues Fest International 2007 - annual. Windsor & London Ontario CA (across from Detroit).
September 14-15, 2007: Jazz In The Village - 4th Annual - in Sarnia, Canada CA (across from Port Huron). A Sarnia Organ Donor's Awareness Group event, local jazz musicians as well as out-of-town guest groups will be featured throughout the day long event.
Bonus: Additional Web Sites listing Music Events in Michigan
Northern Michigan Music Festivals - northern lower peninsula and the U.P., includes overviews and links to info.
U.P.Bands.com - their list of festivals includes all of the upper peninsula and northern Wisconson.
Leelanau County Events and Music Events (Northwest Lower Peninsula, just north of Traverse City)
Detroit Concerts - hard rock at venues such as The Shelter / St. Andrews Hall, Emerald Theatre, Alvin's.
Fusicology List of Detroit Events - underground, house, freestyle, soul ...
Cranbrook Music Guild - in Bloomfield Hills. classical/chamber music. subscriptions $100-$150, single tickets $30.
Some of Mike's Additional Links
Music Awards and Music Competitions in Michigan
Links To Popular Michigan Venues
Links To Southeast Michigan Bars & Clubs
How To Add or Update Music Events in Michigan
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